Cartaginés (W) 0-2 Upala Carrillo (W) | CRC DW2 | 8 June 2026

Upala Carrillo Women secured a valuable away victory, defeating Cartaginés Women 2-0 in the Costa Rican Segunda División Femenina (CRC DW2). The win moves Upala into the top half of the standings, while Cartaginés remain winless at the bottom.

Match Overview

Upala Carrillo showed greater composure from the outset, dominating possession and creating the better chances. Cartaginés struggled to build attacks, often losing the ball under pressure. The visitors broke the deadlock just before half-time with a well-taken header from a corner. They doubled their lead early in the second half through a swift counter-attack that caught the home defence flat-footed.

Key Moments

• 43rd minute: Upala’s midfielder rose highest to meet a corner and nodded it past the goalkeeper – 0-1.
• 53rd minute: A fast break saw Upala’s striker slot home after a clever through ball – 0-2.
• 70th minute: Cartaginés had a goal ruled out for offside after a VAR check.
• 85th minute: The home team hit the post with a long-range effort, but Upala’s defence cleared the rebound.

Standout Players

Upala’s goalscorer was a constant threat, using her pace to stretch the Cartaginés backline. Their goalkeeper also impressed, making a vital save in the first half to keep the score level before the opener.

Season Impact

The result lifts Upala Carrillo to sixth in the CRC DW2 table, building momentum after a slow start. Cartaginés, meanwhile, remain second from bottom with just one point from four matches, and will need a swift improvement to climb away from the relegation zone.